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FC technology still dominates enterprise storage networking
FC technology will likely remain the dominant storage networking technology in enterprise IT for at least two years, as 10 Gigabit Ethernet options mount a stiffer challenge. Tip
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FCoE SAN multi-hop technology primer
FCoE SAN is growing in popularity, but the lack of multi-hop switching support remains a problem. Find out what vendors and users are doing to improve FCoE performance. Tip
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Choosing a SAN technology: Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI
In part three of our series, we examine several misconceptions about FC vs. ISCSI SANs and how to choose the right SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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iSCSI storage area networks explained
In part two of our series, we examine the features of an iSCSI SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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The anatomy of a SAN: Fibre Channel SAN explained
In part one of our series, we examine the features of a Fibre Channel SAN to help you decide if it's the best SAN technology for your SMB. Tip
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8 Gbps Fibre Channel: How to upgrade your storage-area network
Are you planning an 8 Gbps Fibre Channel upgrade for your storage-area network (SAN)? Details to consider include bandwidth needs, choosing between director switches and edge switches, and pricing. Tip
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Is SAS-2 a viable alternative to Fibre Channel drives?
Cheaper 6 Gbps SAS-2 devices are challenging Fibre Channel's position in the data storage market . Find out if SAS-2 is a good fit for your data storage infrastructure. Tip
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Director switch comparison: Brocade DCX Backbone versus Cisco Systems MDS 9500
Are you looking for director switch for your SAN? We compare the Brocade DCX Backbone and Cisco Systems MDS 9500 offerings in terms of latency, throughput and FCoE support. Tip
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Factors to consider when implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Learn the differences between implementing Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI, the costs of upgrading to FCoE and more. Tip
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Storage-area networks to become increasingly object based
Storage-area networks will become increasingly object based, with a greater use of metadata. Potential SAN trends include disk drives, management, storage arrays and switches. Tip